Bertone Mantide
 | This article needs to be updated. (May 2014) |
| Bertone Mantide | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bertone, Chevrolet |
| Production | Concept car only |
| Designer | Jason Castriota |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Chevrolet Y-body |
| Related | Corvette ZR1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,162 cc (376.0 cu in) LS9 V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) |
The Bertone Mantide is a concept car based on the Corvette ZR1 first unveiled in 2009 over a series of YouTube videos known simply as Project M.[1]
The Mantide has better performance figures than the ZR1, due in part to its highly advanced aerodynamics and significant weight savings. The overall vehicle weight has been reduced with using carbon fibre for all body panels, interior trim, seats and even the wheels. The Mantide is 220 lb (100 kg) lighter than the ZR1.[2]
The Mantide has a 638 bhp (476 kW; 647 PS) supercharged 6,162 cc (376.0 cu in) V8 engine that produces 604 lb⋅ft (819 N⋅m) of torque at 3800 rpm.[2] The new body has aerodynamic benefits over the ZR1, with drag reduced by 25% (Cd 0.298) and a 30% improvement over the ZR1 in down force. It can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 351 km/h (218 mph).[3] Although it was widely reported that Bertone planned to produce 10 Mantides, the car was specially made for car collector Dan Watkins and only one was ever made.[4]
Games
The Bertone Mantide is also featured in Forza Motorsport 4. It is available as a free unlock at level 35, along with a small collection of similar cars. In game the Mantide is valued at 1,000,000.
References
- ^ "The Bertone Mantide". supercars.net. 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ^ a b Conway, Gavin (2009-05-17). "Stile Bertone Mantide". timesonline.co.uk. London. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "2009 Bertone Mantide Concept". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "The Bertone Mantide: Five Years On - Speedhunters". Speedhunters. 2014-09-26. Retrieved 2018-05-30.